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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.38, 21,409.92 and 6,373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.38, 21,409.92 and 6,373.31 is: 9,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.38 : 21,409.92 = 6,373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.38/21,409.92 = 6,373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.38x = 21,409.92 × 6,373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.38x = 136,451,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451,950.19/14,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.24

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